1. Assessing behavioural changes in high-risk drivers through additional training for safe drivingDarja Topolšek, Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek, 2025, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: This study evaluates the short-term effects of Slovenia’s Additional Training Programme for Safe Driving, aimed at drivers penalized with demerit points. Using a pre/post design, 103 participants completed the Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ) and additional self-assessment tools before and after programme participation. Results show limited statistically significant short-term improvements, as shown by changes in a limited number of DBQ items (3 out of 27). More significant changes were shown in recent self-reported safer driving behaviour (9 out of 17 items) and attitudes towards safe driving practices (5 out of 27 items). Mostly, the positive changes were seen in the field of reductions in conscious violations such as speeding and aggressive manoeuvres. These findings suggest the programme has a modest but measurable impact on short-term behavioural change. Further research is needed to also assess long-term effects and to strengthen programme design for broader impact.
Keywords: driver rehabilitation, traffic safety, behavioural intervention, high risk drivers
Published in DKUM: 12.01.2026; Views: 0; Downloads: 0
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2. A case study on the design and implementation of a platform for hand rehabilitationTomaž Kosar, Lu Zhenli, Marjan Mernik, Marjan Horvat, Matej Črepinšek, 2021, original scientific article Abstract: Rehabilitation aids help people with temporal or permanent disabilities during the
rehabilitation process. However, these solutions are usually expensive and, consequently, inaccessible
outside of professional medical institutions. Rapid advances in software development, Internet of
Things (IoT), robotics, and additive manufacturing open up a way to affordable rehabilitation
solutions, even to the general population. Imagine a rehabilitation aid constructed from accessible
software and hardware with local production. Many obstacles exist to using such technology, starting
with the development of unified software for custom-made devices. In this paper, we address
open issues in designing rehabilitation aids by proposing an extensive rehabilitation platform. To
demonstrate our concept, we developed a unique platform, RehabHand. The main idea is to use
domain-specific language and code generation techniques to enable loosely coupled software and
hardware solutions. The main advantage of such separation is support for modular and a higher
abstraction level by enabling therapists to write rehabilitation exercises in natural, domain-specific
terminology and share them with patients. The same platform provides a hardware-independent
part that facilitates the integration of new rehabilitation devices. Experience in implementing
RehabHand with three different rehabilitation devices confirms that such rehabilitation technology
can be developed, and shows that implementing a hardware-independent rehabilitation platform
might not be as challenging as expected.
Keywords: movement observation, rehabilitation aid, assistive technology, robot-assisted rehabilitation, additive manufacturing, local production, human-computer interaction, code generation, domain-specific languages
Published in DKUM: 16.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 7
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3. Effects of cardiac rehabilitation and diet counselling on adherence to the mediterranean lifestyle in patients after myocardial infarctionMarko Novaković, Uroš Rajkovič, Daniel Košuta, Jure Tršan, Zlatko Fras, Borut Jug, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: Adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle—as captured by the Medlife Index Questionnaire (i.e., encompassing a Mediterranean diet as well as other aspects of healthy living, such as food preparation, physical activity, and socializing)—has been associated with reduced cardiovascular events in healthy individuals. In the present study, we sought to determine the adherence to, and the effect of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation on, Mediterranean lifestyle adherence in patients after myocardial infarction. We included 121 patients (mean age, 55 years; women, 37%) undergoing comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation—i.e., exercise training 3 times per week for 12 weeks plus dedicated workshops promoting the Mediterranean lifestyle. Before and after cardiac rehabilitation, patients completed the Medlife Index Questionnaire. High baseline adherence was associated with favourable glucose (5.39 vs. 6.1 mmol/L; p < 0.001), triglycerides (1.1 vs. 1.5 mmol/L; p = 0.002), and HDL cholesterol levels (1.32 vs. 1.12 mmol/L; p = 0.032). More importantly, the Medlife Score significantly improved following comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation in patients with low baseline adherence (from 13.8 to 16.7 points; p < 0.001), but not in patients with high baseline adherence (from 19.4 to 18.8 points; p = 0.205). Our findings suggested that Mediterranean lifestyle promotion during cardiac rehabilitation improved adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle, especially in low-adherence patients.
Keywords: mediterranean diet, mediterranean lifestyle, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, cardiac rehabilitation, lipid status, physical activity
Published in DKUM: 29.11.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 12
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4. Hemodynamic response to high- and low-load resistance exercise in patients with coronary artery disease : a randomized, crossover clinical trialTim Kambič, Vedran Hadžić, Mitja Lainščak, 2021, original scientific article Abstract: Low-load resistance exercise (LL-RE) is recommended as an adjunct therapy to aerobic exercise during cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease. The safety and hemodynamic response to high-load (HL) RE remain unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hemodynamic response during both HL-RE and LL-RE prior to cardiac rehabilitation. Forty-three patients with coronary artery disease and/or percutaneous coronary intervention performed three sets of leg-press exercise using HL-RE (eight repetitions at the intensity of 80% of one repetition maximum (1-RM)) and LL-RE (16 repetitions at the intensity of 40% 1-RM) in a randomized crossover sequence. Heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and rating of perceived exertion were measured at baseline, after each set of RE and post-exercise. No clinically relevant changes in HR and BP or in patient-reported symptoms were recorded during HL-RE or LL-RE. Compared with baseline, HR and SBP increased during LL-RE (from 66 bpm to 86 bpm, time effect: p < 0.001; from 129 mmHg to 146 mmHg, time effect: p < 0.001) and HL-RE (from 68 bpm to 86 bpm, time effect: p < 0.001; from 130 mmHg to 146 mmHg, time effect: p < 0.001). Compared with HL-RE, the increase in HR was greater after the final set of LL-RE (32% vs. 28%, p = 0.015), without significant differences in SBP and DBP between LL-RE and HL-RE. Rating of perceived exertion was higher after the 1st set of HL-RE compared with LL-RE (median (interquartile range): 6 (5–7) vs. 6 (5–6), p = 0.010). In patients with coronary artery disease, both HL-RE and LL-RE were safe and well-tolerated. Hemodynamic changes were similar and within the physiological response to RE.
Keywords: sport, cardiac rehabilitation, resistance training, blood pressure, heart rate
Published in DKUM: 20.08.2024; Views: 85; Downloads: 10
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5. Health tourism and physical literacy : a qualitative exploration of elderly visitors' experiences after rehabilitation at Slovenian health resortsKatja Kokot, Maja Turnšek, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: The promotion of physical literacy is an opportunity to multiply significant health benefits in an ageing society. In Slovenia, health resorts are one of the most common prime areas for health enhancement, offering numerous services for individuals to improve their health and forming an important pillar of the social tourism and healthcare sector. The aim of this research is to explore the role of medical rehabilitation at Slovene health resorts in the processes of increasing the physical literacy of their patients. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with previous guests of Slovene health resorts who have undertaken medical rehabilitation. The analysis indicates that the most common approach is providing lectures about physical activity followed by group or individual physical regimes organised for patients with similar health concerns. These actions target two dimensions of physical literacy: the competence and the knowledge/understanding dimension. However, the eventual omission of prescribed physical activity following the rehabilitation is an issue concerning the motivation dimension of physical literacy, which should thus be addressed more in the future. The findings contribute to understanding the role of medical rehabilitation at Slovene health resorts by applying the physical literacy model for older adults. The study provides valuable insights regarding the long-term benefits of rehabilitation at the health resorts on individuals’ level of physical literacy. The results are helpful for both the tourism and medical sectors.
Keywords: health resorts, physical literacy, health tourism, rehabilitation, health literacy, elderly
Published in DKUM: 15.01.2024; Views: 358; Downloads: 15
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7. Overview of inmates' treatment in SloveniaDanijela Frangež, Jerneja Šifrer, 2010, review article Abstract: Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to present an overview of inmates’ treatment in Slovenia. After the introduction a brief discussion of terms is presented. The overview then takes a historical focus followed by a more detailed description of current treatment in Slovenia.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The paper is based on a literature review and on a conducted interview.
Findings:
Slovenian penal institutions are dominated by compromise between treatment and punishment policy. The treatment, however, can be implemented only to the degree that is permitted by the security measurements in the penal institution. Therefore, Slovenia was and still is confronted with a question: what kind of punishment and inmates’ treatment practice would be most effective?
Research limitations/implications:
The lack of literature on inmates’ treatment in Slovenia published in recent years was the main issue the authors have to deal with. Therefore the interview with treatment personnel was conducted.
Practical implications:
Taking into account a chronological overview of inmates’ treatment in Slovenia, the paper reflects the inmates’ treatment in Slovenian society today.
Originality/Value:
This paper attempts to provide a broad overview of Slovenian treatment of inmates. It may be important to non-academic policy makers, students as to academics interested in gaining some knowledge about Slovenia’s past and present prison treatment policies.
Keywords: treatment, rehabilitation, resocialization, inmates, prison, Slovenia
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8. Prisoner rehabilitation in SerbiaŽelimir Kešetović, Biljana Simeunović-Patić, 2010, review article Abstract: Purpose:
The paper gives a brief overview of the history and past developments of prison rehabilitation in the Republic of Serbia, as well as a more detailed description of present situation in the domain of the execution of institutional penal sanctions, in both normative and practical aspects.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
For the purpose of the analysis, legislative documents were taken into account, as well as official data and reports of the Prison Administration of the Ministry of Justice and NGOs reports.
Findings:
The new treatment concept is based on the latest scientific achievements on crime and experiences of modern and developed penal systems Europe-wide. It is primarily focused on better classification of convicted persons by the level of risk, individual characteristics, needs and ability to adopt positive interventions through the penal system. Particularly important is that external control of work of penal institutions is provided, through the institution of Protector of Citizens. However there is still need of further developments in the domains of prison rehabilitation/treatments, and particularly of aftercare and post-penal assistance, in order to reach the substantial improvements in ex-prisoners’ social inclusion, reduction re-offending rates and crime prevention.
Research limitations/implications:
More reliable conclusions on overall effects of prison rehabilitations could be derived only on the basis of particularly tailored comprehensive longitudinal research. Rather new legislation and ongoing reform of the concept of prison administration are objective external research limitations.
Practical implications:
This paper emphasises the importance of after care and post-penal assistance as a problem that should be addressed in comprehensive manner by Ministry of Justice, together with other relevant ministries and agencies in Serbian government.
Originality/Value:
This paper is among few attempts of Serbian prisoner rehabilitation evaluation.
Keywords: prison system, prisoner, rehabilitation, execution of penal sanctions, Serbia
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9. Prisoner rehabilitation in RomaniaIoan Durnescu, Petronel Mirel Dobrica, Catalin Bejan, 2010, review article Abstract: Purpose:
This paper examines the construction and the reconstruction of the concept of prisoner rehabilitation in the prison context since 1874 until today taking into account the way this concept was reflected in the law or the subsequent official documents. Some figures and trends are introduced into the discussion to help a better understanding of the concept. Rehabilitation is analyzed using a three pillars model: human capital, social capital and legitimate opportunities.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The analysis mainly takes into account the primary and the secondary legislation although in order to illustrate different points statistical figures and research reports are also used. The article starts with the legislation adopted in 1874 and examines all prison legislation up to 2006, focusing particularly on prisoner rehabilitation.
Findings:
The article concludes that although a lot of progress took place in understanding rehabilitation from all three perspectives (human capital, social capital and legitimate opportunities) there is still room for improvement in developing legitimate opportunities for ex-prisoners.
Research limitations:
Although the difference between “law in theory” and “law in action” is acknowledged this articles looks mainly to the law texts. This might create a different picture of reality but nevertheless reflects the general perspective used in approaching prisoner rehabilitation. Somehow surprisingly, the subject of prisoner rehabilitation was central in almost all prison legislation although it was not always in line with the prevailing ideology.
Practical implications:
>As stated above, good and bad examples of behaviour transformation may be observed in the past legislation. The main policy implication is that there was a time when the issue of resettlement or aftercare was considered a penal policy issue. The current legislation is completely silent in this respect.
Originality/Value:
Prisoner rehabilitation is scrutinized from the historical perspective using a relatively new theoretical framework.
Keywords: prisoner, rehabilitation, social capital, human capital, opportunity system, Romania
Published in DKUM: 12.05.2020; Views: 987; Downloads: 58
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10. Prisoners' rehabilitation in Hungary : struggling ideals, lacking resourcesDavid Vig, 2010, review article Abstract: Purpose:
This paper examines the development of ideal prisoner rehabilitation in a historical and legal point of view. The concept of rehabilitation is not only examined in legal texts and official documents. Furthermore the activity of the prison administration is also examined and the paper presents practical examples.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The analysis mainly takes into account the primary and the secondary legislation although in order to illustrate different points, statistical figures, research reports and interviews with members of staff and experts are also used. The article starts with legislation from the 19th century and examines all prison legislation up to the present, focusing particularly on prisoner rehabilitation. The analysis covers the examination of the struggling ideals in prison policy.
Findings:
The article concludes that after 20 years of democracy there is no steady and predictable prison policy. The principles of the reforms are not clear, the struggling ideals and lack of resources prevent the prison system from fundamental reforms. Although a lot of progress has been made, there is still space for improvement in the field of rehabilitation.
Research limitations:
The prison system is measured mostly by quantitative methods and the data is sometimes not available publicly. This ‘restricted access’ to information and the discrepancy between the ‘law in practice’ and the ‘written law’ on which a great part of the examination is based may lead to a slightly different picture of reality. This was eased with ‘soft’ research methods as consultations with experts.
Practical implications:
The main policy recommendations are that there is a need for a steady and predictable prison policy but not necessarily by more funding, rather the concentration of resources for convicted offenders whose liberty has to be deprived necessarily. This could be reached by a decrease in the prison population and the use of alternative sanctions.
Originality/Value:
Prisoner rehabilitation is scrutinized from the historical perspective and the related information is compared to the written law.
Keywords: prisoner, rehabilitation, prison policy, prison system, Hungary
Published in DKUM: 12.05.2020; Views: 929; Downloads: 62
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